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Most fun for 2k?

  • 29-06-2013 10:36pm
    #1
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭


    Looking for suggestions of something fun for about 2k as a second bike.

    Full license 6 years, and a multi bike policy already so insurance / power isn't an issue.

    Prefer something naked/street, and willing to travel if it's decent.


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  • #2
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    What have you got already?


  • #3
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    colm_c wrote: »
    Looking for suggestions of something fun for about 2k as a second bike.

    Full license 6 years, and a multi bike policy already so insurance / power isn't an issue.

    Prefer something naked/street, and willing to travel if it's decent.


    most fun for 2k? trip to disneyland :))

    bikewise? naked? 1200 bandit, 1000 fazer.. if power is not issue then deffo RSV 2001+ (but only for weekend spins)

    if you dont mind age then some of the honda classics like cb1000 are the best...

    if you looking for exact bike then check donedeal, adverts, + IBF, and Biker forums.

    my 2c


  • #4
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭colm_c


    AgileMyth wrote: »
    What have you got already?

    Have a BMW 1200GS at the moment.

    Bandit is a nice option alright, and classics are definitely an option.


  • #5
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    http://www.donedeal.ie/vintagebikes-for-sale/honda-vfr-750-1994/5262628

    Fast comfy and reliable


  • #6
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    colm_c wrote: »
    Have a BMW 1200GS at the moment.

    Bandit is a nice option alright, and classics are definitely an option.
    Bandit doesn't really do anything the GS won't.

    If you don't want anything in particular I'd be saying spend the money on a trip away. 2 Grand will get you a long way!


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  • #7
    Wossack
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,025 ✭✭✭Wossack


    sv1000, tl1000, vtr1000

    bit a theme there :)


  • #8
    Tigger
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,705 ✭✭✭✭Tigger


    Wossack wrote: »
    sv1000, tl1000, vtr1000

    bit a theme there :)

    Who dosent like fast loud twins ?


  • #9
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    Tigger wrote: »
    Who dosent like fast loud twins ?
    Are we still talking about bikes?!

    I guess you'll have a lot of fun for 2 grand either way! ;)


  • #10
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    AgileMyth wrote: »
    Bandit doesn't really do anything the GS won't.

    If you don't want anything in particular I'd be saying spend the money on a trip away. 2 Grand will get you a long way!


    lol...

    hint:bandit will get you anywhere for no money at all. low cost and extremly fast.


  • #11
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,784 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    middleweights would be worth a look. Big bikes are great, but it's nice to not have a behemoth to shove around: SV650S

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  • #12
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    Bikerguy wrote: »
    lol...

    hint:bandit will get you anywhere for no money at all. low cost and extremly fast.
    I'd understand your argument if he were deciding between buying one or the other but he already has the GS. Its a lot cheaper to use your current bike than buy one because its cheap!

    'Extremely fast' is relative. You can buy a quicker bike than a bandit for 2k if thats all you're after.


  • #13
    Mr.Fred
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,055 ✭✭✭Mr.Fred


    If budget allowed I'd have one of these for the grin factor or a husqvarna nuda.

    http://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/07-ktm-superduke-990/5277636


  • #14
    colm_c
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭colm_c


    The more I think about it, the more I'm interested in something middleweight, 95% of my riding is in the city, so something light with a bit of grunt would be nice.

    Had a ktm 690sm as a second bike before and it was a hoot :D

    I was also thinking of going italian, purely for the sound and grunt of the L twin.

    nice ST2:
    http://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/ducati-st2/5236826

    Or if I could haggle/stretch a monster 620:
    http://www.donedeal.ie/motorbikes-for-sale/ducati-monster-620cc-2002/5261577


  • #15
    fatbast
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭fatbast


    hornet 900, speed triple, tuono, ktm950sm, or maybe 350 powervalve yamaha 2 stroke.....


  • #16
    Bikerguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,286 ✭✭✭Bikerguy


    AgileMyth wrote: »
    I'd understand your argument if he were deciding between buying one or the other but he already has the GS. Its a lot cheaper to use your current bike than buy one because its cheap!

    'Extremely fast' is relative. You can buy a quicker bike than a bandit for 2k if thats all you're after.



    what i wanna say its that GS is like warhorse --->thats why i sugested bandit, op mentioned naked and engine size no important so..---> it will cost you less then 2k and you will have different view - i mean sports riding position, strong engine, that will need very little atention, and relative cheap to run. so having said that it was only advice, no argument. you mentioned that bandit has nothing that GS cant offer and sorry i can only disagree with you at that point.

    thanks


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